Admission Arrangements
Whitworth Park Academy’s Year 7 admissions comply with and are operated by Durham County Council.
The school currently operates a maximum Pupil Admission Number (PAN) of 220 in Y7 only. We operate an open access and fully inclusive admissions policy with pupils from all backgrounds and abilities being welcome.
For entry into Year 7, applications to the Academy will be made through the Local Authority co-ordinated admissions scheme. The Academy will operate the same admissions arrangements and oversubscription criteria as Durham County Council.
To view how an ALP school considers applications for every age group and what parents should do if they want to apply for a place for their child at the school please read the Admission Policy found on the ALP admissions page. Within the policy there will also be details of oversubscription criteria.
School admission dates: School admissions for September 2026 are now closed. Applications for 2027 admissions will open in September 2026.
How to apply for a place: As a parent/carer, you will need to complete the Common Application Form (CAF) online or as hard copy, and submit to the Local Authority by 31st October in Year 6. If you are considering Whitworth Park Academy as an option for your child in Year 7 please don’t hesitate to contact us to tour the school on a normal working day.
Check the Durham County Council website below for important dates:
Timelines and important dates for secondary school applications – Durham County Council
In Year Admissions: If your child currently attends secondary school but you wish them to transfer to Whitworth Park Academy, you must contact ‘Pupil Casework’ at County Hall, Durham to obtain a transfer form. It would be useful if you discussed the reasons for requesting a transfer with the Headteacher or Year Leader of your child’s current school prior to completing the form and returning to County Hall.
Apply to change school during the school year – Durham County Council
Secondary School offer day: Monday 2nd March 2026 is the secondary school offer day for the September 2026 intake. You can find information here about What happens after secondary school offer day on 2 March 2026 – Durham County Council
Appeals Process: If the school is full and oversubscribed in any Year Group, all appeals processes are managed by the Local Authority. Please use the link provided below to gain more information on the Local Authorities procedures and processes.
Appeal against the offer of a school place – Durham County Council
More information on school admissions can be found at:
